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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Job 31 - Introduction

* Job declares his uprightness. (1-8) His integrity. (9-15) Job merciful. (16-23) Job not guilty of covetousness or idolatry. (24-32) Job not guilty of hypocrisy and violence. (33-40)

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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